Faculty Positions
Salaries for all positions are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Separate application materials must be submitted for each position sought. Please include the log number of the position to which you are applying in your application as well as any other correspondence regarding the position. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2009, unless otherwise noted, and will continue until the position is filled. All offers of employment will be conditional based on the results of a background investigation.
About Georgia State University
Georgia State University, founded in 1913, has a mission of excellence in teaching, research and service. Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, this major research university has an enrollment of more than 27,000 undergraduate and graduate students in six colleges. Georgia State University is the second largest university in the state, is classified as RU/H (Research University/High Research Activity).
About the College of Education
The College of Education at Georgia State University offers comprehensive programs in all areas of teacher education, including counseling and sports-related fields, with an emphasis on innovation and outreach. Committed to our immediate community – Atlanta – while simultaneously extending our influence nationally and globally, we focus on excelling in three areas:
- Serving the underserved
- Preparing the highest quality education and human development professionals in critical needs areas
- Conducting leading research on culture, learning and human development
The College, comprised of 52 academic disciplines, has programs at the baccalaureate, master, and doctoral level with approximately 3,100 students and 151 full-time faculty. Drawing on the expertise of our world-class faculty, expecting the best of our talented students, and inspired by the challenges of our urban setting, Georgia State’s College of Education stands out as a program that’s uniquely positioned to move lives forward – today and in the future.
Current Faculty Openings for 2010 - 2011
- Dean's Office
- Counseling & Psychological Services
- Early Childhood Education
- Educational Policy Studies
- Educational Psychology and Special Education
- Kinesiology and Health
- Middle-Secondary Education and Instructional Technology
There are no positions listed at this time.
Counseling & Psychological Services
Clinical Assistant Professor in School Counseling (Limited Term) Log # 11-038
The Department of Counseling and Psychological Services at Georgia State University is searching for a clinical assistant professor in the school counseling program to begin fall, 2010. This is a limited term position of no more than three years. The individual chosen for this position must have an earned doctorate. This person must have a master’s degree in school counseling and have worked as a school counselor in either public or private schools.
The Department of Counseling and Psychological Services at Georgia State University is searching for a clinical assistant professor in the school counseling program to begin fall, 2010. This is a limited term position of no more than three years. The individual chosen for this position must have an earned doctorate. This person must have a master’s degree in school counseling and have worked as a school counselor in either public or private schools.
The Department of Counseling and Psychological Services at Georgia State University is searching for a clinical assistant professor in the school counseling program to begin fall, 2010. This is a limited term position of no more than three years. The individual chosen for this position must have an earned doctorate. This person must have a master’s degree in school counseling and have worked as a school counselor in either public or private schools.
The individual must be prepared to teach courses in the school counseling program, including supervision of school counseling practica/internships, as well as courses in the CACREP master’s core. Eligibility for licensure in the state of Georgia is preferred. This individual’s major responsibilities will be teaching and service.
The School Counseling program has a strong commitment to training based on the American School Counselor Association National Standards for School Counseling Programs which influences curricula as well as faculty and student research.
Ethnic minorities, women and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vita, official transcript of highest degree earned and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Fran Mullis, School Counseling Search Committee Chair (Log # 11-038), Department of Counseling and Psychological Services, P.O. Box 3980, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia 30302-3980.
Please be advised that should you be recommended for a position, University System of Georgia Board of Regents policy requires the completion of a background check as a prior condition of employment.
Georgia State University is an equal opportunity educational institution and an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
Assistant/Associate Professor in School Counseling (Tenure-Track) Log#11-002
The Department of Counseling and Psychological Services is searching for a tenure-track, assistant/associate professor in the school counseling program to begin fall, 2010. The individual chosen for this position must have an earned doctorate from a CACREP accredited program and a master’s degree in school counseling from a CACREP accredited program, paid experience as a school counselor, and membership in regional and national professional organizations.
Applicants must show evidence of a clear line of research related to school counselor training and/or critical issues facing school-age children and their families. Preference will be given to candidates who have a well-defined research program that is supported by research funding granted based on rigorous peer review. The individual must be prepared to teach courses in the school counseling program, including supervision of school counseling practica/internships, as well as courses in the master’s core. Eligibility for licensure as a Professional Counselor in Georgia is required.
The School Counseling program has a strong commitment to training based on the American School Counselor Association National Standards for School Counseling Programs which influences curricula as well as faculty and student research.
Ethnic minorities, women and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, official transcript of highest degree earned and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Brian Dew, School Counseling Search Committee Chair (Log#11-002), Department of Counseling and Psychological Services, P.O. Box 3980, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia 30302-3980.
Please be advised that if recommended for a position, University System of Georgia Board of Regents policy requires the completion of a criminal background check as a prior condition of employment.
Georgia State University is an equal opportunity educational institution and an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
Early Childhood Education
There are no positions listed at this time.
Clinical Assistant Professor in Educational Leadership (Non-Tenure Track) Log #10-112
The Department of Educational Policy Studies is seeking to fill a full-time, renewable, non-tenure track clinical assistant professor position in Educational Leadership to begin spring 2010. The department offers graduate degrees in three program areas: Educational Leadership, Educational Research, and Social Foundations of Education.
The Educational Leadership program currently offers the Ph.D., Ed.S., and M.Ed degrees. The Ed.S. and the M.Ed. lead to certification and endorsements in Educational Leadership. The program unit has strong connections to local school systems with an emphasis on university/district partnerships in urban settings. Issues of diversity, social justice, and high needs schools are key research foci of program faculty. Duties for this clinical position include teaching graduate-level courses in face-to-face and online formats, academic program coordination, student advisement, supervision of leadership interns, and service to the department, college, and university.
Required Qualifications: An earned doctorate in Educational Leadership or closely related field; successful teaching and administrative experience at the K-12 level; prior graduate-level teaching in educational leadership; experiences working with leadership faculty on the local and state level in an effort to strengthen program development and delivery; and a commitment to research and scholarship.
Desired Qualifications: The applicant should have experiences in program coordination at the university level including departmental scheduling, unit coordination, and student advisement; working knowledge of leadership preparation in Georgia including potential programs of study and certification; working knowledge of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission changes to leadership certification and the ability to articulate this knowledge to students, potential students, and other stakeholders; ability to develop MOUs (Memoranda of Understanding) with school systems in the university’s service area; experiences working with students and university faculty and staff to develop individualized performance-based action plans; and experience recruiting potential students into graduate programs and supporting students throughout their programs.
Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, official transcript of highest degree earned and three letters of recommendation to: Clinical Assistant Professor—Educational Leadership Search Committee (Log #10-112), c/o Sherry Kirby, Department of Educational Policy Studies, College of Education, Georgia State University, P.O. Box 3977, Atlanta, GA 30302-3977. Inquiries should be addressed to Sherry Kirby at mkirby@gsu.edu.
Please be advised that if recommended for a position, University System of Georgia Board of Regents policy requires the completion of a criminal background check as a prior condition of employment.
Georgia State University is an equal opportunity educational institution and an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor in Social Foundations (Non-Tenure Track) Log # 11-023
The Department of Educational Policy Studies is seeking to fill a full-time, non-tenure track clinical assistant/associate professor position in Social Foundations. The department offers graduate degrees in three program areas: Educational Leadership, Educational Research, and Social Foundations in Education.
The Social Foundations program currently offers the Ph.D. and M.S. degrees. Issues of diversity and social justice are key research foci of program faculty. Duties of this clinical position include teaching graduate-level courses in face-to-face and online formats, master’s program coordination, student recruitment and advisement, pursuit of collaborative research and scholarship, supervision of master’s student projects, service on master’s student thesis committees, and service to the department, college, and university.
Required Qualifications: An earned doctorate in one of the social sciences or humanities or in a Social Foundations program; teaching experience in Social Foundations, with extensive experience developing and implementing online courses, experience working with Social Foundations faculty members; and a commitment to research and scholarship.
Desired Qualifications: The applicant should have experience in program coordination at the university level including departmental scheduling, unit coordination, and student advisement as well as experience recruiting potential students into graduate programs and supporting students throughout their programs.
Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, official transcript of highest degree earned and three letters of recommendation to: Clinical Assistant Professor – Social Foundations Search Committee (Log # 11-023), c/o Sherry Kirby, Department of Educational Policy Studies, College of Education, Georgia State University, P. O. Box 3977, Atlanta, GA 30302-3977. Inquiries should be addressed to Sherry Kirby at mkirby@gsu.edu.
Please be advised that if recommended for a position, University System of Georgia Board of Regents policy requires the completion of a criminal background check as a prior condition of employment.
Georgia State University is an equal opportunity educational institution and an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
Educational Psychology and Special Education
Two-Year Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Language and Literacy with Special Populations
The Center for Research on Atypical Development and Learning (CRADL), in coordination with the Department of Psychology and the Department of Educational Psychology & Special Education, at Georgia State University, Atlanta, have postdoctoral positions available for 2009 in their Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Post-Doctoral Research Training in Language and Literacy with Special Populations Program.
The goal of the training program is to offer individualized research experiences within the context of interdisciplinary research teams. Program faculty members have projects designed to empirically validate educational interventions that promote language or literacy development in special populations: children, adolescents, and adults at risk for, or with, identified disabilities. Faculty members represent the disciplines of psychology, special education, and communication disorders. The two-year fellowship will provide trainees with intensive training in designing field-based intervention research with special populations (both group and single-subject designs), analysis of existing data bases using advanced statistical techniques (e.g., HLM), and in professional development, including grant writing, and professional presentations and publication. Fellows will NOT serve as project directors and will have the opportunity to pursue their own research interests within the context of the ongoing research projects.
Salary: $50,000 per year with full health care benefits.
Detailed information about program faculty and their research projects is available at the Center for Research in Atypical Development webpage http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwaty/ies.html
Questions? Contact Program Co-Directors Drs. Rose A. Sevcik or Amy Lederberg at rsevcik@gsu.edu or alederberg@gsu.edu. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the positions are filled.
There are no positions listed at this time.
Middle-Secondary Education and Instructional Technology
Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor – English as a Second Language Education (Non-Tenure Track) Log #11-057
The Department of Middle-Secondary Education and Instructional Technology in the College of Education at Georgia State University is seeking a permanent full-time clinical assistant/associate professor in English as a Second Language Education (ESOL).
Primary responsibilities include teaching graduate courses related to English as a Second Language (ESOL) education in K-12 school settings and serving as coordinator for: (1) the Georgia ONmyLINE Master of Arts in Teaching degree program in Reading, Language and Literacy education (ESOL concentration) and (2) the Georgia ONmyLINE Master of Education degree program in Reading, Language and Literacy education (ESOL concentration). The applicant may also teach face-to-face undergraduate or graduate courses in ESOL education. Additional responsibilities may include supervising teacher education students in internship placements; advising undergraduate and graduate students; serving on departmental, college and university committees; and participating in professional organizations and conferences.
Qualifications include an earned doctorate in English as a Second Language Education or a related field; expertise in standards-based teaching; a strong background in current trends and issues in ESOL education; three to five years experience teaching in public schools; knowledge of course management software; some experience teaching college level classes with learning technologies; experience in and commitment to working with diverse students in urban settings; a facilitative disposition toward highly motivated adult learners; knowledge of Internet etiquette and fair use and copyright laws; and strength as a researcher as well as a scholar/teacher.
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest establishing qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, official transcript of highest degree earned, and three letters of recommendation from individuals within the field of interest. Mail application materials to: Ms. Crystal Maddox, Georgia State University, College of Education, MSIT Department (Log #11-057), P.O. Box 3978, Atlanta, Georgia 30302-3978. Address inquiries to Dr. Gertrude Tinker Sachs (gtinkersachs@gsu.edu). For more information, see http://education.gsu.edu and http://education.gsu.edu/main/Distance_Learning.htm
The review of applications will begin on November 1, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. The position is available beginning Fall Semester, 2010.
Please be advised that if recommended for a position, University System of Georgia Board of Regents policy requires the completion of a criminal background check as a prior condition of employment.
Georgia State University, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an equal opportunity educational institution and an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor – Social Studies Education (Non-Tenure Track) Log #11-058
The Department of Middle-Secondary Education and Instructional Technology in the College of Education at Georgia State University is seeking a permanent full-time clinical assistant/associate professor in social studies education.
Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses related to social studies education in middle and secondary schools, and serving as coordinator for the Master of Arts in Teaching degree program in social studies education - a program that leads to initial teacher certification in grades 6-12. The applicant may also teach courses for undergraduate students who are considering careers in education. Additional responsibilities include supervising teacher education students in internship placements; advising undergraduate and graduate students; serving on departmental, college, and university committees; and participating in professional organizations and conferences.
Qualifications include an earned doctorate in social studies education or a related field; expertise in standards-based teaching; a strong background in current trends and issues in social studies education; three to five years experience teaching in secondary schools; experience with integration of learning technologies; experience in and commitment to working with diverse students in urban settings and in professional development schools; and strength as a researcher as well as a scholar/teacher.
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest establishing qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, official transcript of highest degree earned, and three letters of recommendation from individuals within the field of interest. Mail application materials to: Ms. Crystal Maddox, Georgia State University, College of Education, MSIT Department (Log #11-058), P.O. Box 3978, Atlanta, Georgia 30302-3978. Inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Chara Bohan (cbohan@gsu.edu).
The review of applications will begin on November 1, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. The position is available beginning Fall Semester, 2010.
Please be advised that if recommended for a position, University System of Georgia Board of Regents policy requires the completion of a criminal background check as a prior condition of employment.
Georgia State University, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an equal opportunity educational institution and an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Assistant/Associate Professor – Reading Education (Tenure Track) Log #11-059
The Department of Middle-Secondary Education and Instructional Technology in the College of Education at Georgia State University is seeking a permanent full-time tenure-track assistant/associate professor in reading education.
Primary responsibilities include conducting research, seeking external funding to support research as appropriate to the area of inquiry, teaching courses in the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs in reading education, and providing service to the reading education community. Additional responsibilities include mentoring doctoral students; advising undergraduate and graduate students; serving on departmental, college, and university committees; and participating in professional organizations and conferences.
Qualifications include an earned doctorate in reading education or a related field; evidence of scholarly work in reading education; a strong background in current trends and issues in reading education; expertise in standards-based reading instruction and literacy assessment; experience and commitment in working with diverse students in urban settings and in professional development schools; and strength as a researcher as well as a scholar/teacher. Applicants for the associate professor position should have a robust research agenda, national reputation, and record of external funding for research.
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest establishing qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, official transcript of highest degree earned, and three letters of recommendation from individuals within the field of interest. Mail application materials to: Ms. Crystal Maddox, Georgia State University, College of Education, MSIT Department (Log #11-059), P.O. Box 3978, Atlanta, Georgia 30302-3978. Inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Amy Seely Flint (aflint@gsu.edu).
The review of applications will begin on November 1, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. The position is available beginning Fall Semester, 2010.
Please be advised that if recommended for a position, University System of Georgia Board of Regents policy requires the completion of a criminal background check as a prior condition of employment.
Georgia State University, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an equal opportunity educational institution and an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.